Minolta 800si instruction manual Aperture Priority Mode, Mode Flash, Aperture Control

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A - APERTURE PRIORITY MODE

A-MODE FLASH

When the built in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each time a picture is taken. The camera'sTTL control ensures a proper exposure.

When the flash is ready, will appear in the viewfinder.

The shutter will stay at or below the camera's top x-sync speed of 1/200. Faster shutter speeds can be used when high-speed flash sync is selected (p 87).

A larger f-number will result in a smaller flash range.

Push the flash down if it is not needed.

• If 200 blinks in the data panel and viewfinder, the f-number is too low and the photograph will be overexposed. Turn either dial to select a larger aperture number until the shutter speed stops blinking.

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APERTURE CONTROL

Large Aperture

Small Aperture

(small f-number)

(large f-number)

The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of- field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth of field is the area in front of and behind the point where the lens is focused which will appear sharp.

Large apertures (small f-numbers) limit the depth of field to a narrow range. Choose a large aperture if you want a defocused background so your main subject stands out, such as with portraits.

Small apertures (large f-numbers) provide greater depth-of-field. Choose a small aperture when you want maximum focus range, such as in a landscape photograph.

In general, wider lenses provide more depth-of-field and longer (telephoto) provide less depth of field.

There is less depth of field when your subject is close to the lens.

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Contents Page For Proper and Safe USE Table of Contents Control Panel Names of PartsBody Viewfinder Names of PartsData Panel Quick Operation Eyepiece and Accessory Shoe Caps Standard AccessoriesBasic Operation NeckstrapBattery Condition Indicators Installing the BatteriesFull-battery symbol Low-battery symbolAttaching the Lens Attaching and Removing the LensRemove the camera body cap and the rear lens cap as shown Removing the LensLoading Film Close the back cover and slide the main switch to onSlide the main switch to on Diopter AdjustmentHandling the Camera Holding the CameraCustomize Function #15 Eye-start Switch Slide the eye-start switch to on or to OFFEYE-START Grip sensorTurn the camera on Press the program-reset button Shooting in FULL-AUTO ModeRewinding the Film Focus BasicsManual Rewind Press the rewind buttonLocking Focus with the SHUTTER-RELEASE Button Focus SignalsFocus Lock Locking Focus with the AF Button Focus LockCenter your subject Focus area Press and hold the AF button Customized Function #9 AF-Area SelectionManual Focus Special Focusing SituationsAF Illuminator Flash BasicsCustomized Function #5 Flash Control in P-Mode Using the BUILT-IN FlashFlash Signals Customized Function #16 Built-in Flash Zoom Flash RangeLens Shadowing and the BUILT-IN Flash Fill Flash RED-EYE ReductionSubject Program Selection Subject Program ModesLandscape Mode Portrait ModeSports Mode CLOSE-UP ModePhotographing Night Scenes Night Portrait ModeExposure Modes Exposure BasicsChanging the Exposure Mode Program Exposure ModeExposure Modes Shutter SpeedCancelling PA or PS Mode Aperture Priority ModeProgram Exposure Mode Aperture Control Aperture Priority ModeMode Flash Shutter Priority Mode Shutter Control Manual ModeShutter Priority Mode Meter Index Manual ModeBulb Advanced AutofocusAutofocus Modes Automatic Autofocus ModeContinuous Autofocus SINGLE-SHOT AutofocusFocus Frame Changing the Autofocus ModeAutofocus Modes Wide Focus AreaRelease Priority Press and hold the adjust button and press the ISO buttonFocus Frame Local Focus AreaSegment HONEYCOMB-PATTERN Metering Advanced ExposureMetering Metering CENTER-WEIGHTED Average MeteringSelecting a Metering Method Press the metering-mode button in the control panelAE Lock Exposure CompensationCustomize Function #10 AE Lock Button Exposure BracketingAE Lock Flash Bracketing Raise the built in flash or turn the accessory flash onExposure Bracketing Customized Function #11 Exposure Bracketing SequenceRepeat steps 3 and 4 until the series is complete Multiple ExposureFlash Bracketing Repeat until all the exposures have been made Cancelling Multiple ExposureMultiple Exposure Display Pointer Mode Camera StatusMetering Index HIGH-SPEED Flash Sync Attach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard modeAdvanced Flash Press the flash-mode button in the control panel SLOW-SHUTTER Sync REAR-FLASH SyncREAR-FLASH Sync Flash CompensationSetting WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FlashWait for both flash units to become fully-charged WIRELESS/REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FlashTaking Pictures in WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Mode PC Terminal WIRELESS/REMOTE Ratio FlashCancelling the WIRELESS/REMOTE Flash Memory Additional FeaturesMemory Storing Settings in MemoryRecalling Camera Settings in Memory Custom Function Control Customized SettingsSetting Action Changing the Customized Settings Customized SettingsTurn the rear dial to change the setting Resetting ALL the Customized Settings toOverwriting the Film Areas Data MemoryFilm Areas Data Memory Press the adjust buttonSelecting Data Memory Confirming the Data AreaPress the data-memory button again Turn the front control dial to change framesDeleting ALL of the Stored Data Press the Mode button to choose the data imprinting format Setting the Date and TimeReplacing the Quartz Data Back Battery For Owners of the Quartz Date ModelDEPTH-OF-FIELD Preview Setting Film Speed ManuallySetting Film Speed Manually SELF-TIMERFilm Drive Modes AppendixAccessory Information Program Reset ButtonFunction Program Setting Compatibility of Lenses and AccessoriesBlinking Indicators TroubleshootingVertical Control Grip VC-700 Panorama AdapterProblem Check the following TroubleshootingCare and Storage CleaningCare and Storage Technical DetailsFocus ExposureTechnical Details 132 133 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541, Japan